Start Davis Mills or Spencer Rattler?
Week 1 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
QBDavis MillsHOU · QB41
QBSpencer RattlerNO · QB36Who to start
Slight leanSpencer Rattler- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.8 vs 0.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at DET, Easy).
Davis Mills and Spencer Rattler are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Davis Mills hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Spencer Rattler travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Spencer Rattler for 0.8 PPR points to Davis Mills's 0.6.
Start Spencer Rattler on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Mills | Rattler |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Snap share | 25% | 46% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Davis Mills vs Spencer Rattler comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davis Mills or Spencer Rattler in Week 1?
Start Spencer Rattler in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 0.8 PPR points to Davis Mills's 0.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davis Mills or Spencer Rattler?
Our Clutch Score projects Spencer Rattler for 0.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.6 for Davis Mills.
Who has the better matchup, Davis Mills or Spencer Rattler?
Davis Mills hosts BUF (hard) and Spencer Rattler plays at DET (easy). Spencer Rattler draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.